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蔦漆

Readings

Kana: つたうるし、ツタウルシ
Romaji: tsutaurushi, tsutaurushi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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Asian poison ivy (Rhus ambigua)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: チョウ、 つた
Meanings: vine, ivy
Readings: シツ、 うるし
Meanings: lacquer, varnish, seven

Example Sentence

ツタウルシにかぶれました。
➥I got a rash from poison ivy.
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